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Francis Ford Coppola Unveils First Look at Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola Unveils First Look at Megalopolis

Famous filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola released a captivating teaser for his highly anticipated film, Megalopolis, set to premiere in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Francis Ford Coppola, the visionary director behind cinematic masterpieces like The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now, finally unveiled a tantalizing glimpse into his ...

Meryl Streep, a Cinema Legend Honored at Cannes
Meryl Streep, a Cinema Legend Honored at Cannes

A true icon of the seventh art, the multi-talented actress Meryl Streep will be awarded an Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. This recognition will crown an exceptional career spanning nearly half a century. Born Mary Louise Streep on June 22, 1949, in New Jersey, Meryl Streep is universally ...

Karine Hochar Reveals Her Dreamlike World at Chaos Gallery
Karine Hochar Reveals Her Dreamlike World at Chaos Gallery

Lebanese-Mexican artist Karine Hochar presents Comme je l’imagine, a captivating solo exhibition at Chaos Art Gallery in Beirut, from May 9 to June 4, 2024. An invitation to delve into a world of dreams and visual poetry. From May 9 to June 4, 2024, the Chaos Art Gallery opens its doors to Comme je l’imagine, a fascinating solo exhibition by ...

Nadine Labaki to This is Beirut: 'Cinema, Two Hours Stolen from Life'
Nadine Labaki to This is Beirut: 'Cinema, Two Hours Stolen from Life'

Nadine Labaki, an internationally renowned Lebanese director, screenwriter, and actress, embarks on a new adventure by serving on the official feature film jury at the world-famous Cannes Film Festival this year. Having already walked the Croisette as a director, a member of the Un certain regard jury, and having received the Jury Prize for her ...

Spain Abolishes National Bullfighting Prize Amid Controversy
Spain Abolishes National Bullfighting Prize Amid Controversy

The Spanish government’s decision to scrap the national bullfighting prize has sparked a heated debate between animal rights activists and supporters of the controversial tradition. In a move that has ignited a fierce debate between animal welfare advocates and proponents of traditional cultural practices, Spain’s left-wing government ...

Original Harry Potter Cover Art Set to Break Auction Records
Original Harry Potter Cover Art Set to Break Auction Records

The original cover art for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is set to break auction records, showcasing the enduring magic of J.K. Rowling's beloved series and its transformative impact on literature. In a testament to the enduring magic of the Harry Potter series, the original cover art for J. K. Rowling’s debut novel, Harry Potter ...

Getty Museum Loses Battle Over Ancient Greek Bronze Statue
Getty Museum Loses Battle Over Ancient Greek Bronze Statue

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Italy can confiscate the Victorious Youth statue from the Getty Museum, settling a long-standing dispute over the artwork’s rightful ownership. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) upheld Italy’s claim to an ancient Greek bronze statue currently housed in the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The ...

Mirna Maalouf Unveils Echoes of Nostalgia in 'Les Oubliés'
Mirna Maalouf Unveils Echoes of Nostalgia in 'Les Oubliés'

L'atelier by Maher Attar will be hosting the inaugural solo exhibition "Les oubliés" by Lebanese artist Mirna Maalouf, curated by Muriel Asmar. This exhibition is set to unveil on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM, providing a rich narrative through art at a multifunctional creative space that encompasses an art hub, studio and gallery. The ...

Oliver Stone Advocates for Nuclear Power in 'Nuclear Now’
Oliver Stone Advocates for Nuclear Power in 'Nuclear Now’

  The renowned Hollywood director Oliver Stone is defending nuclear energy as a means to combat climate change in his new documentary, Nuclear Now. This two-hour documentary, presented out of competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2022, features exclusive footage of civilian nuclear facilities in Russia, France and the United States, ...

The Disconnection as Portrayed by Magda Chaaban
The Disconnection as Portrayed by Magda Chaaban

"Disconnected" is the latest solo exhibition by artist Magda Chaaban, currently on display at The Gallerist in Sodeco Square, Beirut. A child of war, Magda Chaaban found solace in her grandmother’s garden, a refuge from the external conflicts where she was cradled by loving arms, observing wooden shutters, a brick roof, clotheslines and kites. ...

Madonna in Brazil: A Much Anticipated Concert
Madonna in Brazil: A Much Anticipated Concert

Madonna’s much-anticipated free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday, May 4, has significantly altered the dynamics of the local area, with expectations of attracting over a million fans. The event, hailed as the pinnacle of her Celebration Tour, is set to be the largest show in her 40-year career. Madonna, aged 65, ...

French-Iranian ‘Persepolis’ Author Honored with Spanish Humanities Award
French-Iranian ‘Persepolis’ Author Honored with Spanish Humanities Award

The renowned French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel Persepolis which poignantly narrates her experiences as a young girl in post-revolutionary Iran, has been honored with Spain’s esteemed Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities. On Tuesday, April 30 2024, the award jury lauded the 54-year-old ...